Missions

C-130J Super Hercules Missions

The C-130J Super Hercules is the world’s most advanced tactical airlifter. Designed and developed with mission flexibility in mind, the C-130J has a unique mix of agility and performance to complete any mission, anytime, anywhere.

The C-130J airframe has proven it’s reliable, efficient and highly operational in harsh environments and combat theaters like Iraq and Afghanistan. This rugged aircraft is often seen as the first aircraft “in,” touching down on austere landing zones before any other transport to provide humanitarian relief after natural disasters. Among its missions, the C-130J also counts capabilities as diverse as:

Aerial Firefighting

Aerial Refueling

Aerial Delivery/JPADS

Aeromedical Evacuation

Armed ISR

Combat Delivery

Electronic Surveillance

Hurricane Hunter

Gunship/Close Air Support

Maritime Surveillance

Personnel Transport

Personnel Recovery

Rapid Ground Refueling

Search and Rescue

Special Ops

Special Passenger Accommodations

Legacy C-130 Hercules Missions

The focus on flexibility and multi-role, multi-mission capabilities can be traced back to the original C-130A, which was designed in response to a need for U.S. forces to tactically resupply troops on the front lines.

Since the Hercules first took to the skies almost 60 years ago, more than 70 different variants have been produced, serving missions including, but not limited to: